RADHIKA APTE

I usually take up short films when I am not tied up with feature films. Short films are easier to work on... because it doesn't take much of your time. The number of shoot days are lesser as compared to feature films.

I would like to be part of sensible cinema, irrespective of whether it is a commercial or niche film, but it doesn't always pan out like that.

Initially, I did South Indian films because I needed the money; I had a huge student loan that I had to pay off. But I do feel that Marathi, English, and Hindi are what I'm more comfortable with.

Though I have achieved a little bit in my career, I have to continue working hard.

Certain people get an opportunity because they happen to be in the right place at the right time. It has no bearing on their talent. I don't think we should look at it and feel bitter about it. That's the way the cookie crumbles in all professions.

Playing characters I don't relate to are a big challenge for me.

I love to travel and go to dance classes whenever I get time.

It is extremely important for one to face their fears and live a bold life.

I am an actor. What I am on screen is what matters.

While I am open to good offers when they come by, I have found my calling in theatre.

I find all my friends very beautiful.

I think success has a different definition for everyone.

When I was really young, I was obsessed with Bollywood. Then I got exposed to world cinema, and I wanted to be a part of it. Then I was exposed to theatre, and I only wanted to do theatre.

We have so many male superstars, but there are just a few female actors who have attained that status. It is not only because of the industry; it's in the society.

Both my parents are doctors, but I'm passionate about dance and have always wanted to act since I was a child.

Anything that generates better films, more work, and better content is good.

Bollywood is a business more than an art industry. One has to play the game others play to carve your own path.

I don't do much for skin. Just drink water, try to get proper sleep, exercise, sweat it out, keep it moisturised, and most importantly, clean. That's basically what I do.

I have been brought up watching world cinema, and I have travelled a lot, so I am very comfortable with my body.

I am not very ambitious by nature, and movies happened to me by chance.

The menstruation taboo is ancient, and there are so many theories about it. For some, it is fear of blood, and for some, period blood is toxic. If you read the theories about menstruation, you might even laugh.

I don't like people recognizing me all around the world. I really don't like that, as it's breach of my privacy.

My memories mean a lot to me, and I hold them close to my heart.

You need to learn to say no and need to recognise when you're being exploited.

People who exploit their power and abuse others need to be revealed.